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The People’s Party supported fighting deflation by circulating

A
more paper currency.
B
more silver coins.
C
fewer silver coins.
D
fewer gold coins.
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Which event in the history of the Populist movement happened first?

A
the Populist—or People’s—Party was formed
B
Bryan spoke at the Democratic convention
C
Weaver lost his bid for the presidency
D
the Omaha Platform was presented
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Which of the following was an Omaha Platform proposal for labor reform?

A
the end of child labor
B
a work week limited to five days
C
a work day limited to eight hours
D
safer working conditions
4

The famous speech that William Jennings Bryan gave at the Democratic convention of 1896 became known as

A
the “Free Silver” speech.
B
the “Gold Standard” speech.
C
the “Cross of Gold” speech.
D
the “Common People” speech.
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In the late 1800s, which of the following did the People’s Party believe would give the people more political power?

A
ending the direct election of senators
B
decreasing the amount of silver in circulation
C
choosing senators through direct election
D
increasing the amount of gold in circulation
6

What did Populists set their sights on after achieving some success on a local level in the late 1800s?

A
the formation of a national labor union
B
the establishment of their own gold currency
C
the formation of a national political party
D
the creation of Populist groups in each state
7

Following the 1896 presidential election, the two major political parties

A
both approached William Jennings Bryan to join them.
B
adopted much of the People’s Party’s platform.
C
rejected the notion of both free silver and bimetallism.
D
denounced much of the Populist Party’s platform.
8

Which of the following was a factor that contributed to the formation of the People’s Party in 1891?

A
Farmers wanted to own their own banks and railroads.
B
Farmers wanted well-paying jobs with large businesses.
C
Farmers wanted higher commodity prices and shipping costs.
D
Farmers wanted a political party that represented their interests.
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As part of the Omaha Platform, the People’s Party demanded that

A
people who made more money pay a lower percentage in taxes.
B
companies and corporations should not have to pay any taxes at all.
C
a graduated income tax system be implemented to benefit the wealthy.
D
people who made more money pay a higher percentage in taxes.
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Which of the following groups was central to the formation of Populism in the late 1800s?

A
industrialists
B
farmers
C
Democratics
D
Republicans

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